Basic Dianetics, L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology Information

The purpose of this index is to organize a broad range of information on the Scientology religion into categories, to make it easy to find and access, and to provide the answers to vital questions about life.

What does the word Scientology mean?

The word Scientology, conceived by L. Ron Hubbard, comes from the Latin scio which means “know” or “distinguish,” and from the Greek word logos which means “reason itself” or “inward thought.” Thus it means the study of wisdom or knowledge. It means knowing how to know. Scientology, however, is defined as the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life.

Scientology helps answer questions such as: what is man’s basic nature? If we are spiritual beings, how can a man or woman be driven to commit acts of cruelty? Is it possible to gain security and happiness in life? Can one ever really come to terms with losing a loved one and move beyond the grief of it?

These, and many other vital questions, are answered in basic Scientology texts. Many of these are available on the Internet as delineated below.

Dianetics spiritual healing technology answers important questions about man. Is he good or evil? Why does he sometimes act with inhumanity toward his fellows? Can anything be done about it? These are questions we must answer if we are to truly achieve peace – in our own communities and in the world.

Scientology is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, universes and other life. Based upon the tradition of fifty thousand years of thinking men, Scientology beliefs are built upon the fundamental truths of life. From these principles, exact methods by which one can improve conditions were derived.

In a technological society it is crucial that a person is able to study and learn anything, and be able to accomplish results with what he or she has learned. L. Ron Hubbard developed a technology of study, which gives you the tools to learn and apply any subject.

Why are some people successful while others fail? Why is one man happy while another is not? Why are some relationships stable while others fall apart? And what makes a person doubt his or her ability to handle situations and relationships? Answers to those questions DO exist.

Scientologists know that it is not good enough just to help themselves or their family do well. Every person is equally responsible for the survival of his or her group, community, nation and even mankind. That’s why so many Scientologists are active in their communities, working to improve conditions.

To meet the increasing demand for Dianetics and Scientology services and social betterment programs throughout the world, and utilizing the technological advances of the 21st century, Mr. Miscavige launched the Ideal Org (short for "organization") strategy.

An Ideal Org is a Scientology Church configured to provide the full services of the Scientology religion to its parishioners and to the community. "Ideal" encompasses both the physical facilities and the types of services ministered to parishioners and the community. These Churches house extensive public information multimedia displays describing all aspects of Dianetics and Scientology, Founder L. Ron Hubbard, and the Church's social betterment and community outreach programs.